The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards was full of big performances! Rihanna, T.I., Lil’ Wayne, T-Pain, LL Cool J, and Kanye West all lit up the stage tonight with great performances but in case you missed it…you know we’ve got you covered! Check out Rihanna’s opening performance of “Disturbia” above and the rest after the cut!

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Our friends over at Rap-Up was a big part of the hyped up Xbox 360 Madden Showdown between Bow Wow and The Game due to the back-and-forth taunting YouTube messages. Bow Wow claimed up and down he was WAY better than The Game in Madden ‘09! So did he actually prove his GAME?! Check out the video above.

The fashion wasn’t the only thing to look forward to at the 5th Anniversary of Fashion Rocks!. The performances were also on point! There were big performances from Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Solange, Mary J. Blige and more! Not to mention the big performance by all the various elite female artists that was chosen to record, “Just Stand Up!”, to raise donations to help fight cancer. Be sure to tune in to the airing on September 9th @ 9PM/ET on CBS. Check out the rest of the pics after the click.

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The 5th Anniversary of Fashion Rocks! went down Friday night and the stars definitely came out and shined. Many celebrities came out to prove they can dress the best and the most…risky. Either way they still rocked the latest. Stars like Chris Brown, Rihanna, Ciara, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Brandy, Ashanti, Tyra Banks, and more all came out to show their love for fashion. Check out the best to the worst after the cut.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA // THURSDAY, SEPT. 4TH 2008 » The 2008 BMI Urban Awards went down Thursday night and was a big night in the Black Music Industry. Three major awards were handed out that night to, Songwriter of the Year, T-Pain, Producer of the Year, Kanye West, and Janet Jackson presented the BMI Icon Award to her brothers The Jacksons 5. There were many celebrities as guests, winners, and performers. Ray J, Keri Hilson, Mario, Christina Milian, Lloyd and more were all in attendance. Check out more pics of the night after the cut!

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T.I. has released his second single, “What Up (What’s Haapin’)”, from his upcoming album Paper Trail (Grand Hustle/Atlantic). It’s said to be a music video shot for the single already in his older neighborhood. T.I.’s Paper Trail is due in stores September 30th. Check out his latest single in the link below.

♫ Listen To “What Up (What’s Haapnin’)”

In case you haven’t heard it, Ciara has a new official single for her upcoming album, Fantasy Ride, titled “Go Girl” featuring T-Pain. The track is a very expected but good track from Ciara. I can tell from all the leaked tracks that this compilation album will be a hot one. You can also catch Ciara on the new cover of Vibe Magazine. Check out the new single at the link below.

♫ Listen To “Go Girl” F/ T-Pain

The super sexy Ciara is covering the 2008 October issue of VIBE Magazine NUDE!!! I must say that this will probably be a historic cover for VIBE and Ciara. I cannot wait to open this spread! Ciara is also gearing up for that super anticipated album, Fantasy Ride, which has been pushed back for a later date in December. She also has a new leaked track, ♫ “Go Girl” featuring T-Pain, from her album which is said to be her first single. You can pick this issue up on stands now!

Usher attended the 2008 NFL Kickoff Press Conference yesterday in New York. He will be performing a series of songs from his latest album Here I Stand. Usher is supposedly performing “Here I Stand”, “Trading Places, and “What’s Your Name” with guest star Will.I.Am. Usher also doesn’t want to waste anytime and perform at the upcoming Superbowl in February:

“I don’t think it’s too early to consider it,” said Usher, “Certainly being associated with the organization makes that a lot more possible. There have been conversations for a lot of years about me being part of a performance at a Super Bowl.” Usher added. “I’m hoping that this leads, definitely, to that. This whole process is basically you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.”

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JD went backstage of Janet’s Rock Withchu Tour dressing room again to find out more information for the inquiring minds! According to this video, Janet’s opening act will be LL Cool J. That’s a great opener in my opinion. To get a legendary rapper to open for you is raw! I can’t wait to go see this tour!!! If you haven’t gotten your tickets get them now!

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